VFA Mixed Practice Test #369

Question 1

Which of the following is a key distinguishing feature of Kerala's human development model compared to other Indian states?

Accepted Answer

C. Emphasis on gender equity and social welfare programmes — Kerala's model prioritizes human development through social welfare and gender equity, as seen in programmes like Kudumbashree and high literacy rates, rather than industrial growth or urbanization. This approach contrasts with other states that focus primarily on economic indicators.

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A. High economic growth rate driven by industrialization

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B. Universal primary education with high enrollment ratios

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D. Rapid urbanization with modern infrastructure development

Question 2

Principle of Mathematical Induction proves:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Statements P(n) for all natural n, by base and inductive step — Prove P(1) and P(k) → P(k+1). Used in divisibility, summation formulas.‌​‍

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Identity

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Only limits

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Integration

Question 3

Asexual reproduction — binary fission is seen in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amoeba, Paramecium — Simplest type of asexual reproduction. ‌​‍Paramecium: transverse; Euglena: longitudinal. Produces genetically identical offspring.

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Plants only

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Earthworm

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Humans

Question 4

OPEC, the oil cartel, has how many members (as of 2020s)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

13 (post-exits) — OPEC formed 1960. ‌​‍Currently 13 members (Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, UAE, Kuwait, Venezuela, Nigeria, Algeria, Angola, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya).

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25

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5

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10

Question 5

Which of the following is the primary role of the bicarbonate buffer system in human physiology?

Accepted Answer

C. Stabilizing blood pH — The bicarbonate buffer system (H2CO3/HCO3-) is one of the most important buffer systems in the human body, particularly in the blood. Its primary function is to resist changes in blood pH, thus maintaining the narrow physiological pH range essential for enzyme function and overall cellular processes. The other options are regulated by different physiological mechanisms.

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A. Maintaining blood glucose levels

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B. Regulating body temperature

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D. Facilitating nerve impulse transmission

Question 6

The catalyst in Contact process (SO₂ → SO₃) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

V₂O₅ — Vanadium(V) oxide is the standard catalyst at ~450 °C for SO₂ oxidation.‌​‍

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Ni

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Fe

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Pt

Question 7

Nuclear power stations in India — first:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tarapur (Maharashtra, 1969) — BWR. Kudankulam (Russian VVER). India has 22 reactors operating. DAE, NPCIL.‌​‍

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Kaiga

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Kalpakkam

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Kudankulam

Question 8

AIDS is caused by:

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HIV — HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) attacks CD4+ T-cells, causing AIDS.

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HBV

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HPV

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HCV

Question 9

Which of the following is a key component of the 'Aardram' Mission launched by the Government of Kerala in 2017 to improve healthcare delivery?

Accepted Answer

C. Upgradation of Family Health Centres to Comprehensive Primary Health Centres (CPHCs) — The Aardram Mission focuses on transforming public health infrastructure, with a major thrust on upgrading Family Health Centres (FHCs) to Comprehensive Primary Health Centres (CPHCs) to enhance primary healthcare services. Option A is incorrect as the mission does not specify a target of 1000 new PHCs; Option B is irrelevant as Aardram does not mandate the integration of Ayurveda in all hospitals; Option D is incorrect as health insurance is not a core component of this mission.

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A. Establishment of 1000 new PHCs in tribal areas

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B. Integration of Ayurveda and Modern Medicine in all government hospitals

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D. Implementation of mandatory health insurance for all BPL families

Question 10

Accountancy golden rules — Personal account:‌​‍

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Debit the receiver, credit the giver — Real account: Debit what comes in, credit what goes out. ‌​‍Nominal: Debit expenses/losses, credit gains/incomes.

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Random

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All credit

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All debit

VFA Mixed Practice Test #369